The state of Hawaii sent its four electoral votes to eventual winner Barack Obama, who was born in the state. Throughout the campaign, he held a consistent and strong lead over John McCain in the state.Rasmussen Reports: Election 2008: Hawaii Presidential Election (October 24, 2008) Hawaii has only voted for a republican in a national election on two occasions since becoming a state. In the past four elections Hawaii has consistently voted democrat.US News and World Report: Hawaii Caucuses Facts...
Past Hawaii Winners
- 2004: John Kerry
- 2000: Al Gore
- 1996: Bill Clinton
- 1992: Bill Clinton
Hawaii Polls and Exit Polls
CNN: Economy most important issue, polls show (November 4, 2008)
MSNBC: Hawaii Exit Poll Chart
Clusterstock: Exit Poll Results: Voters Name Their Number One Issue (November 4, 2008)
Los Angeles Times: CNN's offers a tiny glimpse into voter mind-set (November 4, 2008)
Reuters: Exit polls in the presidential race (November 3, 2008)
RealClearPolitics: Hawaii: McCain vs Obama
Pollster.com: 2008 Hawaii Presidential General Election: McCain vs. Obama
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